Research Tools A to Z
Access to some databases is restricted for use only within the Library. Those databases will be listed with a note (In-Library Use Only).
NEO CANDO
NEO CANDO is an information sharing network providing a comprehensive collection of demographic data describing the 17 county Northeast Ohio region, or for specific neighborhoods within the region. Data regarding population trends, poverty, employment, educational attainment, housing and crime statistics are available.
View Database (external Link)New York Times
Enjoy Complimentary All Access to NYTimes. NYTimes All Access includes News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic. To activate your subscription, you’ll need to log in or register first.
View Database (external Link)New York Times – The Athletic
Follow in-depth, personalized coverage of your favorite sports with The New York Times All Access. Compliments of your Shaker Library. To activate your subscription, you’ll need to log in or register first.
View Database (external Link)New York Times Cooking
Enjoy delicious recipes, advice and inspiration daily with The New York Times All Access. Compliments of your Shaker Library. To activate your subscription, you’ll need to log in or register first.
View Database (external Link)New York Times Games
Unwind with Spelling Bee, Wordle, The Crossword and more with The New York Times All Access. Compliments of your Shaker Library. To activate your subscription, you’ll need to log in or register first.
View Database (external Link)New York Times Wirecutter
Choose products confidently with reviews and real-world testing with The New York Times All Access. Compliments of your Shaker Library. To activate your subscription, you’ll need to log in or register first.
View Database (external Link)NewsBank – America’s News
Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources spanning the U.S. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
View Database (external Link)Newspaper Source (EBSCOhost)
Newspaper Source provides selected full text for 25 national (U.S.) and international newspapers. The database also contains full text television & radio news transcripts, and selected full text for more than 200 regional (U.S.) newspapers. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost.
View Database (external Link)NODIS
NODIS is your online connection to demographic and economic data for Ohio, especially post-1990 data tables and area profiles. The majority of data, maps and reports are based on geographies in the Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor Metropolitan Statistical Area (Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit counties).
View Database (external Link)Nonfiction Classics for Students
Gale Virtual Reference Library - Provides in-depth literary and historical background on the most commonly studied nonfiction essays, books, biographies, and memoirs in a streamlined, easy-to-use format. Covering 15-20 works per volume, this reference series gives high school and undergraduate students an ideal starting point for class assignments, term papers, and special projects.
View Database (external Link)Northstar Digital Literacy
A self-directed assessment and learning tool that covers a variety of technology scenarios. It comes complete with short lessons and practice exercises to improve skills on a number of common computer topics. The Northstar resource is available 24x7 on the library webpage, and library staff are available to help with the resource during regular hours. Ohio library access to Northstar is funded through a federal Institute of Museum and Library Services ARPA grant awarded by the State Library of Ohio
View Database (external Link)Novelist K-8 Plus
Novelist K-8 helps librarians, teachers, parents, and other adults who care about children in grades K-8 find fiction and nonfiction books to read tailored to their reading level and interests. Or, kids can try it themselves to help them select books they will enjoy. Using simple search techniques, find helpful resources such as expert reading recommendations, read-alikes, book discussion guides, thematic book lists and more.
View Database (external Link)Novelist Plus
Novelist Plus helps readers of all ages or those who help readers find fiction and nonfiction books they will enjoy. Using simple search techniques, find helpful resources such as expert reading recommendations, read-alikes, book discussion guides, thematic book lists and more.
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